The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-08
USDA Announces Dates for the South Texas Onion Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum Sept. 1 through Oct. 3, 2022, for South Texas onion producers to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Producers who... Read more
2022-07-08
Kent County Show returns after three-year absence
One of the county's biggest events runs for three days at Detling Showground until Sunday. Read more
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2022-07-08
Italians wait for rain where longest river runs dry
Farmers in the north fear for the future as the River Po runs dry in the worst drought in 70 years. Read more
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2022-07-08
Table or tank: Should biofuels be banned?
Greenpeace says the production of biofuels should be forbidden as the threat of famine in parts of the world is growing. Arable land should only be used to grow food, not energy crops. But is... Read more
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2022-07-07
How science is making chocolate taste even better
Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. Read more
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2022-07-06
India: Climate change pushes debt-ridden farmers to suicide
In central India's Vidarbha region, irregular weather patterns resulting from climate change are causing crops to fail, leaving farmers heavily indebted. So many have resorted to suicide that the... Read more
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2022-07-05
'Camo-cropping' colour trial to fool hungry beasties
The patchwork "camo-cropping" is developed to attempt find natural alternatives to pesticides. Read more
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2022-07-05
Drought emergency declared in northern Italy
The drought is threatening more than 30% of Italy's farm produce, an agricultural union warns. Read more
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2022-07-05
Climate change is threatening the world's mountain regions
Global heating is disrupting mountain ecosystems, with consequences for everything from water supplies and agriculture to tourism and wildlife. Read more
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2022-07-01
Italy: Worst drought in 70 years paralyzes agriculture
Recent heat waves have paralyzed the rice and corn production around River Po in Northern Italy. Îtaly's farmers association estimates this year's lack of rainfall would cost over €3 billion. Read more
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2022-06-30
USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would... Read more
2022-06-30
'The price of fertiliser is absolutely bonkers'
Farmers in Suffolk say the rising costs of fuel, feed and fertiliser are damaging the industry. Read more
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